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Urban Cowboy 1980

“Hard Hat Days And Honky-Tonk Nights.”

Status
Released
Runtime
132 minutes
Director
James Bridges
Network
Paramount Pictures
★ TMDB users: 6.5/10 PG DramaRomanceWestern Released
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What is Urban Cowboy?

Urban Cowboy is a film first released in 1980. Catalogued under Drama, Romance, Western.

Type
Film
Year
1980
Status
Released
Runtime
132 minutes
Release date
Jun 6, 1980
Studios
Paramount Pictures
Genres
Drama, Romance, Western
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 6.5/10
Episode runtime
~132 minutes
Status
Released
Network
Paramount Pictures

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Urban Cowboy is a film first released in 1980. Catalogued under Drama, Romance, Western. Produced and broadcast by Paramount Pictures. Current status: Released.

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Should you watch it?

“A country boy navigates romance and mechanical bulls at a Texas honky-tonk.”

Reasons to watch
  • Features a famous Texas honky-tonk setting
  • Spurred a mainstream revival of country music
Keep in mind
  • Turbulent relationship drama between the main characters

Watch it if you enjoy romantic dramas set against a country music backdrop.

The film contains romantic and relationship drama appropriate for its PG rating.

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When was Urban Cowboy released?

The film was released in June 1980.

Where is the movie set?

The story is set in Pasadena, Texas.

What is the name of the bar featured in the film?

Much of the action revolves around Gilley's Club.

Who are the main characters?

The story follows country boy Bud Davis and cowgirl Sissy.

What cultural impact did the film have?

The film's success was credited for spurring a mainstream revival of country music.

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